Question

129=negative 3 times (5-8x)

Answer 1

129 = - 3 * (5 - 8x)

129 = -15 +24x

129 + 15 = -15 + 15 + 24x

144 = 24x

144/24 = 24/24x

6 = x

Explanation:

129 = - 3 * (5 - 8x)

129 = -15 +24x

129 + 15 = -15 + 15 + 24x

144 = 24x

144/24 = 24/24x

6 = x